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Potential new tenant stalling on referencing/checks

22-05-2019, 13:33 PM

I currently have potential new tenants going through Referencing/Credit checks. The lead Tenant has passed however their partner is delaying, they are now on holiday and expect to move in as soon as they get back in 2 weeks time. I have contacted them for the remaining reference. They say will provide when they return which is one day before they are to move in.

Any suggestions? would this be fine to go ahead considering the lead tenant has passed?

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I would not go ahead. If the tenant won't take referencing seriously who knows what else they have in store. I give tenants a fixed time for return of references - usually 7 days max. However, I always let them know that they are usually completed in 3 days and they should let people know they are likely to be contacted by a reference agency.
I know references are not the only factor to consider but it is quite important. Their attitude would make me run a mile.

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The last comment by slooky is spot on..... irrespective of how important or not the referencing is, is not the point, they are being sneaky in attempting to not give you what you need, alarm bells are ringing, open your ears and listen.

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